Nell Vickers-Cooper. Mum. Sister. Daughter. Widow. It’s not a very impressive list of accolades for a thirty year old is it? I had everything I’d ever wanted in life. A teaching career I adored. A husband I was head over heels in love with. A beautiful son, and a family I could always rely on. But sometimes the unexpected knocks you for six and you find yourself a widow, a shell of your former self and a single parent. But just as quickly as it knocks you down, life throws up opportunities too. Like giving you another chance at love with a Shakespeare loving man who just happens to be drop dead gorgeous. But I’m still trying to discover who I am again. I lost myself to ‘once upon a time’ before, and I don’t know if I’m ready to lose myself again.
William Blake. Son. Friend. One-balled survivor. After I lost a part of myself to cancer four years ago, I gave up on finding ‘the one’. Until I saw her walking down the street. Then in a pub. And again at the school I worked in. She wasn’t a stalker, just the universe's way of telling me Nell was who I was meant to be with. The problem? Timing. Nell doesn’t know what she wants yet, and is still grieving for her husband. Am I willing to wait until she’s ready to say, “I’m all yours?” Now that is the real question.
Koko Heart is 'just a girl following her dreams and writing love stories straight to the heart'.
After years of being encouraged to publish her work by her loved ones, she finally listened. And can now proudly add published author to her name.
She writes steamy, contemporary romances but admits that she likes to test herself with different styles, so you could be getting a tear jerker or a laugh out loud kind of book with her, but she always guarantees a happily ever after.
She lives with her husband and four children in the UK, which is where she bases most of her stories, but she does like to throw in characters from other places as well.
Loved loved loved this book. It's English lit with a whole lot of smexy. You will have a different outlook on the beloved Shakespeare. Koko ties these sisters in so well and you feel like you are a sibling. Koko is going to take the romance world by storm with her passion she puts into her reads. Take a chance and read you won't regret it.
Absolutely beautiful story!!!! William and Nell had me laughing, crying, and swooning! Koko Heart has once again impressed me! I still can’t believe this is only her second published book! I felt every emotion!!! A story where I could actually visualize hanging out with Nell and her sisters! Koko made all of these characters come to life and that is a rare and special gift! I loved how she was able to combine sensitive topics with humor and chemistry in such a tasteful and respectful way. Brilliant job!!! Five stars ✨
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This story was amazing! I absolutely adored every minute of Nell and Willams story! There were a few tears both happy and sad.
Nell and William are both wounded soles and have both experienced tough times in life. Both are lucky to have family and friends who are there through everything. After a series of chance encounters they suddenly find themselves as work colleagues! But both want to be so much more though Nell is a little more hesitant.
I absolutely loved Nell's family! They just have that family dynamic that even when they are annoyed with each other they will do anything and everything for you. Then you have William and his BFF Marcus who I LOVED.....everyone needs a Marcus in their lives. Oh and I loved William relationships with Nell's son Ben! That was just the cutest thing ever.
I seriously can not wait until the next book in the series and I really hope both Connor and Marcus get their own stories!
Wow! What an amazing book. Nell and William have been on quiet a journey. Nell doesn't know how she will carry on but she has to for Ben. Who is just the cutest little boy. And William had his battle with cancer. Both of them face their insecurities and find each other after a love at first sight encounter.
Nell comes from a big family and her sister's always have her back. They are there for each other through thick and thin. William has a best friend Marcus who is equally loyal. And sometimes friends and family have to butt in and help the two lovebirds. But will they have there HEA. You will have to read it to find out.
This book brings all the feels and sets the scene for what is bound to be a fantastic series. The relationships between all rhe characters are set up and I simply can't wait to see where it all ends up.
William and Nell's love is straight from the pages of Shakespeare. The story is beautiful, sensitive and highly recommended.
This is a tender, slow-burn love story that I had a hard time putting down! Nell’s husband was killed suddenly, and she is struggling to raise her son and start her life over without him. William is a cancer survivor, who lost a testicle as a result, and has given up on finding his forever love. Then a series of accidental meetings has them both thinking about the possibilities. Both have insecurities and fears to overcome, but they have supportive family and friends who sometimes intervene to help them see they are meant for each other. I was cheering for them by the end and theirs is a sweet HEA that will make you smile. I recommend this book to anyone who loves characters who live ordinary lives and find love and their happy ever after!
Nell is the oldest Cooper sister who is struggling with being a single mom. She finds love in the most unexpected place. In her frustration she throws that love away. Can she ever get it back? I am so excited for the rest of the series!!!
This is such an amazing and emotional story full of heart and Shakespeare. Both Nell and William have gone through horrible trials, with Nell losing her husband and William a testicle to cancer. They have supportive family and friends who are there for them and at times are hilarious. I have to say I laughed so hard at the various family texts as they were so amusing.
'Koko's second release really shows the true definition and possibility of growth. She wows with a story that will win your heart over with is pure realism and all the feels! - The British Bibliophile
Thank you again to Koko for being so wonderful in offering to send me paperback copies of all her books for me to read and catch up on. I don't get the chance often to catch authors so early in their journeys, and I'm thrilled to have found such an author I'm staying in it for the long haul to willingly support her.
If you're interested, please do sign up for her ARC team. The link for that is in her Instagram bio.
Now, onto the review.
I'm All Yours by Koko Heart is a heartwarming strangers-to-lovers, single mother/parent story that has a well-deserved Happily Ever After. Nell Vickers-Cooper is a mother, daughter, sister and widow who's been through the wringer all at the tender age of thirty. When life hasn't exactly gone to plan or as expected, light appears at the end of a very dark tunnel in the form of someone whom Nell had no plans of meeting or falling for.
Cue, William Blake. He's another soul who's been through his fair share of hardship. Cancer, to be specific. Leaving him feeling like half a man without one of his 'faculties', to be discreet, has been tough to wrap his head around and something he never thought he or someone else could possibly love about him. Happily, he'll be proven wrong but it's quite the journey for him and Nell before they both get there.
Both Nell and William are given a second chance neither of them thought possible, or that they could ever even think about wanting. A path like this wasn't even a twinkle in their eyes, but they were both put on it for a reason and were meant to find each other so that they could both heal one another in ways they couldn't heal themselves. Their journey to navigate this new realm of possibilities is far from smooth sailing. There will be times one or both is tested, and it's seeing if they'll survive it or succumb to those that will be having us gripped to the pages.
On a more personal note, I usually don't--as a reader--go for stories with any cancer-related themes. As I've spoken to Koko about once before. However, I decided to go against one of my few bookish triggers and give this story a chance. The main reason behind this other than wanting to explore more of Koko, is because cancer wasn't a main theme within this book in terms of storyline. It's more so used as a point of reference to what happened in the past to William, but we don't see a resurfacing of his prior battle and there's nothing medical-related along with that. I'm not someone who buries their head in the sand when it comes to this, but as someone who's had more than a handful of family friends and relatives who've suffered--and are suffering--with a form of it, reading is my escape from the real world and as such, the disease. I have to applaud Koko for how she navigated the topic, however. It brought attention to the disease without going overboard with it, and will give a good message to readers.
Special attention must be brought to the astounding growth of Koko's writing of this book and her debut novel, 'mine, always'. As a reader, I hadn't anticipated the amount of positive and progressive changes and differences between one novel and the next so early on in her writing career. It's almost as if she has taken on board every feedback, criticism and everything in-between on board and has listened to her readers to make the necessary changes and steps for this book. It's simply incredible! I by no means am an experienced enough reader or reviewer--or qualified in any way, shape or form--but I can say with my whole heart that I am in awe of what I've read here compared to Koko's debut novel, and I can without a shadow of a doubt tell she's going to be going onward and upward from here and will be many readers' favourite author in the future.
I, personally, cannot wait for her next release. It's going to be fantastic!
This book was outstanding. Not only do I want to be a Cooper sister, but I want a Marcus in my life. I was a little worried at the mention of Shakespeare in this book as I'm not a fan but Koko Heart took quotes and brought them to life throughout her story. She gave meaning to words I struggled to understand and made me enjoy Shakespeare for the first time in my life. Nell and Will's story is beautiful. It's real and relatable and I loved every second of it. Can't wait for book two and to see which sister is next - I hope Marcus is in all of them as well.
What a beautiful story of love, loss and second chances! I loved everyone in this book, side characters included! I found this author at a recent book signing that I went to, Sugar & Spice, and I'm so glad that I did! This book gave me all the feels and I'm excited to carry on with the next book!
I loved this book. Great characters, a Shakespeare loving family, a gorgeous little boy, some romance and a lot of steam! Nell and William are wonderful, and I enjoyed how the book switched between their points of view. The group dynamics of the Cooper sisters are also something to behold! Nell is struggling with her grief and guilt as she ponders moving on with William, and I think once you start reading, you won’t want to stop!
I loved this first book in the Cooper sisters series! Mr. Shakespeare is swoony and I can’t wait to read more about the Cooper sisters. I think Marcus might be one of my very favorite fictional characters and I’m looking forward to more from him too.
I have fallen in love with the Cooper family and I don’t regret it for even an instant. The story was a bit slow, and it was WAY more emotional than I usually prefer, but it was all absolutely worth that ending!
This was my first book from the author and I just can't wait for the other Cooper sister's story. My favorite parts was definitely the group texts!
I would have loved a bit more in the Epilogue though. I would have liked to know the conversation with his mom breaking the news. She was such a trooper.
I hope to read more about them in the sister's books. I want to know what they are having.
Ben was such a little adult in a boy's body. I so enjoyed the story! Well written and sensitive. It was sad, but it was real. Well done!!!
I loved every single character in this book. It deals with grief so well. It makes you feel the pain and the love this family shares. The book has it all sad and difficult moments, so many funny moments with the family, and the romance is off the charts. I loved seeing Nell and William come together. Their connection was beautiful and worth the wait. I had never read a book from this author, but it came up in one of the authors I follow, so I gave it a try. I absolutely loved it and will definitely read the rest of the Cooper sisters series. I would definitely recommend this book.
I love second chance books, especially when I get the inkling there may be a whole series showcasing various different characters in the future. This book is one of those I hope.
The characters are all written really well and the storyline is perfect. There is one phrase, just 2 words, that hit a spot with me. The night before I read this book I watched one of my favourite movies, The Holiday. An elderly character in that talks about a ‘meet cute’ and in this book William says exactly the same. It made me smile so much reading it.
I was gutted when I realised this is the first in a series, and the rest of the series isn’t out yet. I especially want to know far more about the story behind Juliet and Connor next.
I received a copy of this book as part of Secret Date with a Book on Facebook, hosted by Francessca Wingfield of Wingfield Designs. Many thanks to her and the author.
Koko Heart knows how to bring all the feels to her characters’ stories, and I’m All Yours, book 1 in her Cooper Sisters series, is an amazing testament to that talent. Nell and William face hardships and heartbreak that will tear you apart and put you back together, culminating in a truly beautiful HEA worthy of a Shakespearean love story.
Heart pulls the reader through so many incredible emotions as she builds a story rich in passion and intensity. Both Nell and William have their demons to face, their insecurities to move past, and Heart pulls the reader into their journey with heartfelt humor and genuine connections. The authentic dialogue and deep inner musings, the banter between the characters, the joys and conflicts they share and struggle with, all pull the reader deeper into the story and the characters’ lives.
I’m All Yours is more than just a love story, it’s a brilliant series starter that immerses readers in the lives of all of Heart’s characters through the warmth and fire of Nell’s relationship with each other as well as those of their families and friends. Beyond featuring heavily in the story through their guidance and interactions with Nell and William, the supporting cast begins to build their own stories and interwoven tales that enhance the plot and leave the reader pining for the next installment in the series.
The book hangover I’m All Yours left me with was completely worth it, and I cannot wait to experience that joy, humor, heartbreak, and heat again with the other books in this developing series.
Wow, what an amazing story, I love second chance romance, throw in single mom and heartache and I'm all over it.
I absolutely adore the Cooper sisters then throw in Marcus and Will, you certainly have a party and plenty of drama.
This story will have you hooked and it all started with a white rose and a Shakespeare quote. Nell and Wills story shows everyone deserves true love and when they find it no matter how hard they fight it, it will always triumph. I won't give too much away but I absolutely love the way Koko has written this book, from the banter to the group texts and siblingly love.
Highly recommend this book, and the author, I can't wait for more of the sisters.
As someone who lost one of his testicles at 15 due to a sports injury I can empathize with Will. This book has so many great things about it,qouting the bard,strong family ,learning to live and love again after tragedy, and really good smexxy scenes. As someone who is battling cancer for the second time,I appreciate the way the author handled the discussion of it and the mental asoects if what Will was feeling,I too expirenced everything he was feeling and like he had Marcus,I have my wife and best friend of 43 years keeping me going.I was glad to see Nell not only get her HEA but get to live her best life.
This book is an the start of what is shaping up to be an amazing series. You can't help but fall in love with all the Cooper girls and of course Will, Marcus & Connor. Cannot wait until the next in the series already and I've just finished this one 🙈
What a start to a series. The Cooper Sisters are amazing and the side characters are just as great. This story was beautiful, painful and left me with the biggest smile on my face at the end. Can’t wait for the next book in the series. A massive 5 stars from me.
Nell is a mom who has to learn what it’s like to live alone after the death of her husband. (Bring tissues to the prologue!) Will is a Shakespeare loving teacher who falls for her fast! Together the learn how love will fill their lives in ways they didn’t know possible!! A beautiful start to what will be a great series! Can’t wait for book two!!!
Not to be a spoiler , but this is going to break your heart at the beginning! There's enough sadness for all of them. But you do know that they get their happy ever after which is the only reason I could keep reading.
Gorgeous. Beautifully told story of love and loss. Desolation and survival. I adored it from first page to last word. No where near as sad as other reviews suggested.
What a sweet lovely and emotional story. I love the Cooper Clan and can not wait to start the next book. Lots of tears and laughter and a roller-coaster of emotions reading this book. Highly recommended.
I’m All Yours was my first book by Koko Heart, and it absolutely will not be my last! This extraordinary story is so full of heart, and it so beautifully shows us the incredible healing power of love, whether it’s love of family, love between friends or romantic love.
I loved Nell and Will so much. Their story is filled with the entire range of emotions from beginning to end, and I felt every single one of them deeply. From heartbreak and grief to joy and deep, passionate love. My absolute favorite part is the way the Cooper sisters love and support each other, and how Will and Marcus are embraced as family from the start. Love, love, love the group messages!!! :)
I loved everything about this book and I can’t wait to read the next. 5 gigantic stars!